Archive · 23 May 2025
History-Sheeter Arrested After Shootout in Uttar Pradesh
Imagine a person named Arun, who was told by the police he couldn't live in a certain area anymore.
But, he was found living there anyway.
One night, police saw him and tried to stop him, but Arun started shooting.
The police shot back to protect themselves, and Arun got hurt in the leg.
They caught him and took him to the hospital.
They found a gun on him.
Arun had done some bad things before, and now he's in trouble again.
Arun Kumar Sonkar, an externed history-sheeter, was arrested in Varanasi after a shootout.
The incident occurred near Ugapur on Wednesday night, with Sonkar sustaining a leg injury.
Sonkar was found residing in Bhadohi despite being banished from the district.
Police initiated the encounter while conducting checks on suspicious individuals and vehicles.
A country-made pistol and live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
- Who
- Arun Kumar Sonkar, a history-sheeter, was arrested by Aurai police.
- What
- Arun Kumar Sonkar was arrested following a shootout with police.
- When
- The incident occurred late Wednesday night.
- Where
- Near Ugapur in Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Sonkar attempted to flee and fired at the police after they tried to stop him.
- Suspect's Name
- Arun Kumar Sonkar (alias Jaharile Sonkar)
- Charges
- 18 cases, Goonda Act
- Location of Incident
- Ugapur, Bhadohi district
- Weapon Recovered
- Country-made pistol
- Status
- Apprehended and hospitalized
- District of externment
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles, however, the articles mention that he was externed from the district.